Carnitas — arguably the most decadent taco meat in existence — is made by frying every part of the pig you can imagine in its own lard for two-four hours. Read on for a brief history of this indulgent dish and a roundup of the best carnitas tacos we ate in Mexico City.

If you want to sample the best of Oaxacan food and happen to be in Oaxaca on a Sunday, making a trip to the traditional Tlacolula Market is a must.

You could spend years photographing San Francisco and not get bored. Here is my ever-growing list of Instagrammable photo spots in San Francisco!

Looking for fun, off the beaten path things to do in San Francisco? Want to find out what local life is really like in the city? Do run-of-the-mill tourist spots like Fisherman’s Wharf make you want to gag just a little bit? Then this list of things to do in San Francisco is for you!

A photo tour of San Francisco street art in the colorful Mission District, along with a guided walking tour map!

Brazil has a thriving beauty culture. What role does beauty play in the lives of “normal” Brazilian women and what is the role of beauty in Brazilian society at large.

If you’ve ever wondered how you can afford to travel long-term or pondered what life would be like in a new country, here’s everything you need to know about teaching English abroad. A post from legendary travel blogger Nomadic Matt.

Shenkeng Old Street has all the characteristics of a classic tourist trap except for one minor difference: most storefronts sell stinky tofu, and stinky tofu only. Its outskirts offer a looking glass into traditional Taiwanese folklore and culture.

Mercado de San Juan, or San Juan Market, is one of the most famous markets in Mexico City. For both it’s gourmet and more…shall we say…exotic offerings.

Thinking about taking a trip to Oaxaca? Here are 15 best things to do for a little bit of everything — culture, history, nature & good eats.